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Saginaw Family History

Saginaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sagona, Salinas, Sabina, Salina, Sabin, Savin, Kalina, Satin, Farina

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Where is the Saginaw family from?

You can see how Saginaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saginaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saginaw family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saginaw's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Saginaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saginaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saginaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saginaw. 100% of Saginaw men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Saginaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Saginaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saginaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Saginaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Saginaw. For the veterans among your Saginaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saginaw lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Saginaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saginaw in 1958 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saginaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saginaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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